Experiments in Mock Dyeing

By ab-admin | March 24, 2016 | Comments Off on Experiments in Mock Dyeing

Preface: Two things to know about me before we dive into this post. I love the texture and simplicity of a garter stitch. I have a degree in Biology with a mind for running experiments. My love for the garter stitch runs deep. It is extremely versatile; you can knit vertical stripes from side to…

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OUR TRIP TO PERU – COMMERCIAL SPINNING

By ab-admin | March 8, 2016 | Comments Off on OUR TRIP TO PERU – COMMERCIAL SPINNING

Please join us in the last installment of our Peruvian blog series, inspired from our recent trip to Arequipa. We have covered traditional Peruvian fiber processing and weaving and commercial processing of alpaca. Next, on to the spinning! Clean locks are picked open in preparation for carding and combing. Below, is a photo of an…

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